Smith & Nephew ACTICOAT Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing, 16" x 16" (20401)

Product Description

Smith & Nephew ACTICOAT Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing, 16" x 16".

For use over full and partial thickness wounds such as leg ulcers, burns and recipient skin grafts.

ACTICOAT consists of two outer layers of nanocrystalline silver-coated polyethylene net and an innner absorbent layer. ACTICOAT 7 consists of three nanocrystalline silver-coated layers and two inner layers, for seven day efficacy.

ACTICOAT Antimicrobial Barrier Dressing

ACTICOAT is a potent antimicrobial barrier dressing. The Nanocrystalline coating of silver rapidly kills a broad spectrum of bacteria in as little as 30 minutes. ACTICOAT consists of three layers: an absorbent inner core sandwiched between outer layers of silver coated, low adherent polyethylene net. Nanocrystalline Silver protects the wound site from bacterial colonization while the inner core helps maintain moist wound environment.

Features & Benefits:

• Nanocrystalline Silver Antimicrobial barrier
  ACTICOAT provides an effective barrier to protect the wound site from invasive pathogens
• Broad spectrum antimicrobial activity
  (In-vitro data shows) ACTICOAT is an effective barrier to over 150 pathogens which includes a broad spectrum of gram positive and negative bacteria and fungal wound pathogens. ACTICOAT is also an effective barrier to multiple strains of Antibiotic resistant Pseudomonas, Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin resistant Enterococcus (VRE). ACTICOAT is a potent antimicrobial barrier dressing. The Nanocrystalline coating of silver rapidly kills a broad spectrum of bacteria in as little as 30 minutes. ACTICOAT consists of three layers: an absorbent inner core sandwiched between outer layers of silver coated, low adherent polyethylene net. Nanocrystalline Silver protects the wound site from bacterial colonization while the inner core helps maintain moist wound environment.  
• Sustained release of silver for 3 days
  The sustained release of silver ensures that ACTICOAT remains effective for a up to 3 days.  
• Fast acting
  In-vitro data shows ACTICOAT rapidly kills bacteria in as little as 30 minutes - faster than other forms of silver.  
• Easy to use
  Easier and less painful to remove than SSD (silver sulphadiazine) making it a dressing of choice for both the patient and the carer.  
• Prevents and reduces infection
  ACTICOAT kills pathogenic organisms in wounds to reduce the risk of infection. ACTICOAT is also effective in the reduction of bacterial load in wounds.  
• Can be used on extensive body surface area wounds
  ACTICOAT is available in a wide range of sizes and can be cut to shape, enabling the chosen size of dressing to conform to the wound surface.
• Assists faster healing
  ACTICOAT contributes to effective wound bed preparation which in turn assists faster healing.  
• Low adherent
  Dressing changes are less traumatic than traditional methods for both the patient and the carer.

Indications:

Indicated as an antimicrobial barrier layer over partial and full thickness wounds such as pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, burns, recipient graft sites and cavity wounds.

Contraindications:

• Do not use on patients with a known sensitivity to silver.
• In patients undergoing MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) ACTICOAT must be removed from the area within the anatomical field being imaged. If ACTICOAT is being used on any area not within the image field, it may remain in place during the MRI.
• Prior to administering radiation therapy, remove ACTICOAT. A new dressing can be applied following treatment.

Precautions:

• For external use only
• ACTICOAT is not compatible with oil-based products, such as petrolatum
• Avoid contact with electrodes or conductive gels during electronic measurements e.g. EEG and ECG
• Do not use if product color is not uniform

SPECIAL ORDER ITEMS

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To be eligible for return, your item must be unused/unopened, contain all original parts and accessories, and in the original packaging material in which you received it.

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• Final sale or clearance items / Special order items
• Skin salves, ointments, creams, gels, lotions and wound care (bandages, dressings, etc)
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